Lactation Consultant & Family Education Leader

Advocate Health; Kenosha (WI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with lactation expertise to assess, plan, and implement lactation care for patients. You will provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support, conduct prenatal classes, and lead staff education on breastfeeding practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating lactation services, managing a support line, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• RN license (state where practicing)
• IBCLC certification within 1 year of hire
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required

Responsabilités

• Assess patient needs, diagnose lactation problems, plan/intervene and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide inpatient breastfeeding support and post-discharge follow-up as needed.
• Offer outpatient lactation consultations and newborn follow-up visits for families.
• Develop/manage outpatient lactation services and phone support, including breast pump rental/retail activities.
• Lead staff education on lactation and serve as a lactation consultant to clinicians.
• Provide leadership in breastfeeding initiatives and utilize current research.
• Teach prenatal lactation classes and evaluate outcomes; assist with education materials updates.
• Serve as consultant to physicians and other healthcare providers on lactation matters.
• Maintain breastfeeding client statistics and generate reports as required.
• Perform patient positioning and transfer tasks safely; adhere to proper body mechanics.
• Ensure age-appropriate care and align with department standards.

Connaissances

Nursing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with lactation expertise to assess, plan, and implement lactation care for patients. You will provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support, conduct prenatal classes, and lead staff education on breastfeeding practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating lactation services, managing a support line, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.